Garlic

NUTRIENTS FOR HEALTHY HAIR
HERB	RECOMMENDED OR USED DOSAGES	TYPE OF HAIR LOSS
GARLIC (Allium sativa)	Food or supplemental form ³⁷ Topical gel applied twice daily ²⁴⁴	All types; tested in Alopecia Areata

Figure 20: Garlic Herbal Remedy for Hair Loss
WHAT IT DOES & EVIDENCE OF BENEFIT
When combined with topical corticosteroid, topical garlic gel increased the therapeutic benefit of the steroid, as confirmed by a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial in patients with alopecia areata. ²⁴⁴ Contains numerous essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for hair health, including amino acids, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, silicon, sulfur, thiamine, and vitamin E. ³⁷ Garlic also has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and nerve-stimulating properties. ^{68, 223} Numerous animal studies indicate that garlic and garlic oil can help treat diabetes and associated disorders by stimulating insulin secretion, reducing insulin resistance, lowering blood sugar, and improving glucose metabolism. ²³⁹

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